1981 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 673 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Mitsubishi Minica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Seat Cordoba (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Minica | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Minica | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2470 mm |
